Skiing and snowboarding are physically strenuous high-demand sports. It is important to stay hydrated while at the resort. However, when it comes to skiing and snowboarding, finding the right water...
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Hydration reservoirs from Camelbak, Hydrapak, Osprey, Platypus, and Gregory (to name a few) offer an easy and convenient way to carry water and hydrate in the outdoors. And, it goes without saying,...
Gearing Up for Backcountry Skiing is Not as Overwhelming as it May Seem
Gearing Up for Backcountry Skiing is Not as Overwhelming as it May Seem Gearing up for backcountry skiing can appear to be complicated when juxtaposed with the humongous retail offering of...
How to Carry Water for Downhill, Backcountry, and Cross Country Skiing
It is just as important to have reliable access to water during the winter months as it is during the summer. However, hydration is often overlooked when planning a ski trip, snowshoe hike, or...
Hybrid (Shift) Touring Bindings: One Binding to Rule them All—In the Sidecountry
Just a few years ago, hybrid (Shift) touring bindings were introduced as a "game-changer" to the ski industry. As more and more skiers have begun to explore new ways to find untracked snow, a wider...
How to Get Started into Backcountry Skiing: No Gear? No Problem!
For those who want to experience the backcountry for the first time–with NO backcountry gear, NO backcountry skiing experience, nada! Just a friend gung ho about getting you out there, dreams of...